The national concert "To quoc trong tim", held at My Dinh National Stadium, attracted a record 50,000 attendees. Dressed in red and yellow starred attire, they waved national flags and joined in the spirited atmosphere, singing along to timeless revolutionary and patriotic songs.
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The "V" shaped stage at the opening performance. Photo: Beta Group |
The "V" shaped stage at the opening performance. Photo: Beta Group
On a V-shaped stage, entrepreneur Minh Beta, chairman of Beta Group, opened the concert as a singer-songwriter, performing his hit song, "Vietnam oi". The atmosphere became electric as the familiar melody filled the stadium, with the audience joining in on the choruses.
Minh Beta was moved as the sea of red sang lyrics such as: "From where the green fields smell of rice/ To where tall buildings line the streets/ United in one faith, we sing eh oh eh oh/ From distant islands with vast waves/ To high hills with white clouds floating by/ Hand in hand, embracing all of Vietnam" and "Vietnam, oh Vietnam/ Proudly we sing forever, Vietnam oi".
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Minh Beta performing "Vietnam oi". Photo: Beta Group |
Minh Beta performing "Vietnam oi". Photo: Beta Group
Later, on his personal page, he shared a special moment from the concert with the message: "The feeling of 50,000 spectators in 'red and yellow starred' shirts singing along with me was amazing. I dedicate my life to being an entrepreneur and doing business, but I'm also fortunate to have opportunities to stand on stage as a singer-songwriter. There's no greater happiness. Thank you, Vietnam, this was truly amazing, my homeland".
Under the post, thousands of fans praised the entrepreneur's performance and hoped he would compose more songs. "When it comes to songs that boost morale and inspire unity, 'Vietnam oi' is one of the most impactful works," one fan wrote.
Minh Beta composed "Vietnam oi" in 2011. The song quickly became popular due to its inspiring lyrics and melody. In 2018, when the Vietnam U23 football team made history by reaching the final of the Asian U23 Championship, the song experienced a resurgence, played at numerous large events, music venues, and cafes.
In 2020, he rewrote the lyrics based on the original song, creating a new version, "Vietnam oi! Beat Covid", to spread a message of unity and encourage people to overcome difficulties. Minh Beta has received the "For People's Health" commendation from the Ministry of Health and the National Award for External Information from the Government.
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In addition to being an entrepreneur, Minh Beta is also passionate about art and has composed many songs. Photo: Beta Group |
In addition to being an entrepreneur, Minh Beta is also passionate about art and has composed many songs. Photo: Beta Group
The "To quoc trong tim" program, co-organized by Nhan Dan Newspaper and the Hanoi People's Committee, commemorated the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, 2/9. The concert was also referred to as a "National Concert", a term used by Gen Z to describe events marking major national anniversaries.
Around 8 p.m., the organizers invited the entire audience to stand and sing "Tien quan ca" (composed by Van Cao). The moment tens of thousands of spectators placed their hands over their hearts and sang along with the choir moved many to tears.
Following this, singer Dang Duong performed "Dat nuoc tron niem vui" (composed by Hoang Ha). Tung Duong and Toc Tien performed "Mot vong Vietnam" (composed by Dong Thien Duc) and "Khat vong tuoi tre" (composed by Vu Hoang). The audience continuously cheered and sang along to "Len dang" (Luu Huu Phuoc), "Ho keo phao" (Hoang Van), "Nam anh em tren mot chiec xe tang" (Doan Nho, poem by Huu Thinh), "Viet tiep cau chuyen hoa binh" (Nguyen Van Chung), "Xinh tuoi Vietnam" (Nguyen Hong Thuan), and many other songs.
Dong Ve
